Most people default to Goa because it’s easy. Others choose Bali or Maldives because they want that international stamp on their passport. But in 2026, the smart money is moving toward the Bay of Bengal. Why? Because while the rest of the world is getting louder, more crowded, and more expensive, the Andamans are staying...

Andaman is widely considered one of the last "untamed" frontiers for game fishing in Asia. But because it’s raw, it requires a "Pro" approach. If you show up with freshwater tackle and a "let's see what happens" attitude, the sea will send you home with nothing but broken line and a bruised ego.

When the sun goes down, the second shift begins. The islands’ rainforests and shorelines transform into a completely different world. It’s a world where the ground glows, the trees "talk," and the most fascinating residents of the archipelago—the ones that hide from the heat—finally come out to play.

Andaman is an ornithological goldmine, with over 20 species that exist nowhere else on the planet. If you're a serious birder (or just a fan of really cool-looking feathers), you need a plan that involves early alarms and some very specific coordinates. Let’s get your binoculars ready.

The truth is, living in the Andamans isn't about how much money you have—it's about how much "island intel" you have. If you shop where the locals shop and move like the locals move, you can live here for a month for less than the cost of a week's rent in Mumbai or Bangalore. Let’s open the books and look at the real 30-day cost of living in 2026.

So, you’ve decided to quit the 9-to-5 grind—or at least take it to the beach. You’ve read my guide on [Workations], you’ve got your Airtel SIM ready, and now you’re looking at hotel prices in Havelock and realizing that at ₹8,000 a night, you’ll be bankrupt by Tuesday.